Mediation is a key feature of Turkish foreign policy. As it shares maritime borders with Russia and Ukraine, as well, Ankara seems genuinely interested in a swift settlement of the war. But can Turkish efforts succeed?
The words of Poland's Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, that Poland should shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, fit into the increasingly hawkish tone of EU countries regarding Putin's aggression against Poland's eastern neighbor.
Residents of Central Europe are following developments in Ukraine with rising concern. But there are other threats to the region. The demographic forecast looks dire...
Romania's defense industry remains largely stuck in the past, with outdated factories and obsolete equipment, much of it unchanged since the Ceausescu era. The Romarm report reveals a critical dependence on imported materials and highlights the urgent need for investment to revive the industry and meet modern defense demands.
In a surprising twist, Ukrainian forces have launched an unexpected attack in Russia's Kursk region. Romanian military analyst Sandu-Valentin Mateiu provides insights into this bold move and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict.
Hungary's pro-government media machine has recently launched a massive smear campaign against 444.hu and Bellingcat (NL), while also targeting their international partners, PressOne (RO), Gazeta Wyborcza (PL), and SME (SK). These outlets cooperate in a cross-border journalistic project, The Eastern Frontier Initiative (TEFI) covering regional security, co-financed by the European Commission.
Slovakia is set to continue multi-billion-euro military purchases despite long-standing opposition from former and current Prime Minister Robert Fico. Changing security dynamics in Europe, particularly due to the conflict in Ukraine, have prompted significant investments in modernizing the country's armed forces.
This isn't a movie. The decisions we make affect people's lives: we want to follow the law, but we also want to remain humane, says Dr. Michał Żmihorski, professor at the Mammal Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Białowieża, describing the harsh daily reality just 3 km from the Belarusian border.
How many came, how many went on, how many stayed? Why is no one interested in knowing their real numbers?
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